Project Controls Engineer

Overview

Handshake is looking for construction and project controls professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with project scheduling, cost controls, and construction planning to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand project controls workflows and practices.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity that can be done alongside research, teaching, postdoctoral work, or industry employment.

Details

• This project involves independently producing expert-level analytical work and data outputs using the tools and workflows from your professional practice. You will be asked to complete real work tasks — such as building price forecast models or developing PPA documentation — in a structured, project-based format.
• Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.
• Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in project controls, scheduling, or construction planning, in roles such as:

  • Project Scheduler or Senior Scheduler

  • Project Controls Engineer or Construction Planner
  • EPC Project Manager or Project Planner
  • Or equivalent roles in the energy or construction industry
• Hands-on experience with Primavera P6
• Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and asynchronously.